The Olympiastadion is a stadium located in Munich, Germany. The stadium currently features a capacity of 63,118 and was built in 1972 as the main venue of the 1972 Olympic Games. The stadium has hosted a number of major events of its 50 years history but is perhaps most remember for its revolutionary design.

The stadium’s roof features a distinctive design that was intended to represent the shape of the nearby German alps. The lightweight asymmetrical tent design covers almost half of the stadium’s and is made of acrylic glass. The design would have been seen as a head of its time when the stadium was constructed and still looks impressive when viewed contemporary.

At the 1972 games, the stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, the athletics program, some of the equestrian events, and the football finals. Two years later the stadium would host five games at the 1974 FIFA World Cup including the final between the Netherlands and host West Germany. The stadium also hosted matches at the 1988 European Championships including the final between the Soviet Union and the Netherlands.

The stadium was also the home ground of German football team’s Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich from 1972 until 2005 when Allianz Stadium was built. The stadium also hosted the final of the European Cup/Champions League in 1979, 1993 and 1997.

The stadium is not currently used by any major sports teams. If you wish to visit the interiors of the stadium, tickets for a self-guided tour are available from the ticket counter just outside the main entrance of the stadium. The stadium is located at the centre of the Olympiapark München. The Olympiapark and Olympiastadion are easily accessible from anywhere in the city via the Munich U-Bhan. Alight at Olympiazentrum Station part of the U3 and U8 lines.